Due to an increased risk of rockfall, Trollstigen road’s distinctive bends will unfortunately be closed to cars, cyclists and pedestrians for the entire 2024 season. You can, however, still enjoy the spectacular views from the viewpoint on Trollstigen plateau!
It's only a short stretch of road that's prone to rockfall, but it means the entire road and its famous swings have to be closed for cars, bikers and hikers in both directions. The Trollstigen plateau viewpoint can be reached on foot by hiking up Klovstien from Trollstigfoten, or by car or bicycle from Valldal.
Trollstigen viewpoint at the top will remain open during the road closure. To prevent traffic chaos, traffic controls may be put in place at certain times on the Trollstigen plateau.
Trollstigfoten – situated at the barrier used for closing the road in winter – can still be reached by foot, bike or car from Åndalsnes. From there, you can look up towards the architectural ramps at the viewpoint, Stigfossen waterfall and the road’s famous bends. On the way to Trollstigfoten, in Isterdalen valley, is Trollstigen Camping and Gjestegård, which not only offers accommodation but also has a café and a souvenir shop.
If you want to walk the Kløvstien path to Trollstigen, Trollstigfoten is one of two starting points for the walking route that runs on the opposite side of the valley. The route offers views directly across to the road's iconic hairpin bends. You can reach the viewpoint on Trollstigen plateau in about 1–3 hours, depending on how far down the valley you start the hike. The hike is medium-hard, so don’t forget to wear good hiking shoes! Guided tours are also available through the Norwegian Mountaineering Centre, Norsk Tindesenter.
Drive or cycle from Valldal - The Adventure Valley up to the viewpoint on the Trollstigen plateau. The route leads you past Gudbrandsjuvet gorge – itself an architectural viewpoint where you can experience steep mountainsides, the river and the gorge at close range.
Please note that there are no public toilets at the Trollstigen Plateau viewpoint. The last toilet facilities on the route to the viewpoint are located at Gudbrandsjuvet. These toilets will remain open until the end of October, weather permitting. Please note that emptying of toilet waste from motorhomes and caravans is not permitted.
Åndalsnes or Ålesund –> Sjøholt (E136) –> Valldal (Fv 650) –> Trollstigen plateau (Fv 63).
Drive the Ørnevegen road to Eidsdal, take the ferry to the village of Linge, then continue to Valldal.
View traffic reports and the status of Trollstigen road here: The Norwegian Public Roads Administration, download the app ‘Vegvesen trafikk’ or call 175.
